by HorseMinute.com | Jan 18, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Longtime California racing and breeding industry leader, Don Valpredo, passed away on October 31, but his legacy was honored on January 18 at Santa Anita Park with five California-bred stakes races, including one named in his memory. The Valpredo Family Trust won two...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 18, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Our planet is home to a variety of creatures, from the largest animals like the blue whale and elephant to the small but dangerous tick. Some animals, like the world’s largest and smallest horses, seem almost unreal due to their size. The largest horse ever...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 18, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Animal rights campaigners in France celebrated after a tamed wild boar named Rillette was allowed to stay with its owner, Elodie Cappé, despite facing the threat of death. The French court ruled that the decision to keep the boar must be re-examined. Prime Minister...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 17, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller criticizes the Biden Administration’s new Horse Protection Act (HPA) rule, arguing that it is government overreach that will devastate the equine industry. Miller believes that the rule, which aims to prevent soring in...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 17, 2025 | Horse Breeding
One horse in Essex County, Massachusetts tested positive for EHV-1 and was euthanized. The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) provides verified equine disease reports through their EDCC Health Watch program, which is supported by industry donations. EHV-1, a...
by HorseMinute.com | Jan 17, 2025 | Horse Breeding
Mareworthy Charities is launching a free academy on Jan. 23 to help prepare individuals interested in rehoming retired broodmares, regardless of horse experience. The academy aims to remove barriers such as financial concerns and the belief that owning a horse is too...
